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#BS-2020-JEEGRA-DE652020 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Based on reports from 319 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 319 complaints, 39 crashes, 8 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 5.3x the class average.
Top reported problems
engine running rough engine light on
2 complaints • Severity 9/10
lunging during shifting
2 complaints • Severity 9/10
short life on brakes
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
58 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 7K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (75 reports) • Median: 7K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (58 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 58 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 7,100 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 7K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 49 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 36 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)
This vehicle
319
Class avg
60
5.3x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 319 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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